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The best of history & culture in Spain and Italy

Explore the Kingdoms of the Mediterranean with your students. The best of Spain and Italy awaits! With a local guide, begin exploring Spain’s vibrant capital city, Madrid. Then on to Barcelona, and tour the Picasso Museum. Fly to Florence and discover the Cradle of the Renaissance. Then to ancient Rome, the Eternal City, and the wonders of the Vatican.

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Plaza de España

Madrid, Spain

Sagrada Familia

Barcelona, Spain

Piazza della Signoria

Florence, Italy

Trajan's Column

Trajan's Column, Rome, Italy

St. Peter's Basilica

St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City

Your Adventure, Day by Day

10 Days

Day 1 :
Fly Overnight to Spain

- Depart from North America:Sit back, relax, and enjoy your flight!

Day 2 :
Arrive in Madrid

- Welcome to Madrid!:Begin exploring Spain's vibrant capital city.

Day 3 :
Madrid

- Explore Madrid with a local guide:Join a local guide for a view of the city, including the Plaza de España, the Royal Palace, and Don Quixote's statue in the Plaza Colón. See Las Meninas in the Prado Museum.

Day 6 :
Fly to Florence

Day 7 :
Florence

- See Florence with a local guide:Discover the "Cradle of the Renaissance" and marvel at the Duomo, Ghiberti's Baptistry doors, the Ponte Vecchio, and the Basilica of Santa Croce. Visit the Accademia to see Michelangelo's David before spending free time strolling through the Piazza della Signoria.

- Add on: Pisa:You may lean toward an optional afternoon visit to Pisa to see the Leaning Tower.

Day 8 :
Rome

- Discover Rome with a local guide:Travel to the Italian capital. Follow in the footsteps of ancient Romans as a local guide shows you the "Eternal City": the Colosseum, the Arch of Constantine, and Trajan's Column. Later, visit the Piazza Navona, the Spanish Steps, and the Trevi Fountain.

- LEAP Great Renaissance Debate:

LEAP Activity | Great Renaissance Debate

Greet six renaissance giants including Giotto, Galileo, and Isabella d’Este, and debate who made the greatest impact on civilization.

Day 9 :
Vatican City

- See Vatican City with a local guide:Discover the artistic legacy of Catholicism at the Vatican. Marvel at the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel before moving up the broad steps of the world's largest Christian church, St. Peter's Basilica.

LEAP Activity | Caesar’s Gladiators

Discover the ancient secrets of the Roman gladiator games and master the basics of hand-to-hand combat at gladiator school.

Day 10 :
Return Home OR Extend your Stay

- Flight to the US:Our rewarding and enjoyable tour comes to an end as our Tour Director accompanies us to the airport on our final day. Or, opt to extend your stay.

Extend your stay | Extra days in Rome

Extend your visit to Italy by adding extra days to explore the Eternal City. Travel to Rome to explore and learn about the city’s rich history.